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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-09-09
FEDERAL CONSTITUTION CEN
TENNIAL.
EXCURSIONS TO PHiLADEI PHfA.

tbs Centennial Anniversary OF the adop-
ton Of the Federal Constitution will be cel :
ebrated ct Philadelphia September l5:h-l7th
by an elaborate trades procession. military
and naval review, aud other appropriate
ceremonies and festivities. which will be
participated in by the President OF the United
statss and his Cabinet. All Of The "Origi.
nal Thirteen" and a majority OF The other
States and Territ cries will be represent by
detarhments of their national guard and by
civic societies This will ubdoabte6I bs
the most notable demonstration that has Ia.
ken place since the centennial celebration
OF our NAH o nal indie pc 1ience To Sccommo.
date persons desiring to visit Philadelphia
upon this occasion, the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company will cell excursion tick.
cts to Philadelphia from all points on ita
system of lines. at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. r om points east Of the
Ohio River excursion tickets will b, sole
from September I 9th to l7th inclusive, good
returning until September goth,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-09-09
Millinery Goods.
| am now Offering full and varied
E oss o. 1esy iia Bonne, Rbbons velve. Silks Satin.
-F.A.NCH GOODS.
~ Comb sJ H nave rived and will show you novelties in
0o"io ana prush Gases Dolls, Work Boxes Chrstmas "
CARDS. Toys OF every description
Confectionery!

az Ganaes cakes crackers, fruits Ao sugar
ana GU'ee sandes from 10 to i29 to a5c Cur
rants Ioc on &c., nuts 20 Fresh yse.. us
% " per gallon Oyster crackers per Also Coal Oil
am to my friends patronage and AJAX that o
VIII continue 10 AID and least call and Byzantine ~
GOODS You VIII bud me opposite the Courthouse '
- LOUISA HOUSER
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-09-09

Go 10 5. 4. Little q cons FOR any
thing you want cheap 10 the Jswelry
line.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
professor Gray,s relautograph.

Professor Elisha Gray, Of telephone
fame, is perfectiDg an invention with won
derful possibilities, and one which prom
Uses great results. Ii has already reached
that stage which insureS its practical sue
cess, the experiments thus far proving
eminently satisfactory. The "telauto-
graph" is the name by which the instru
ment will be known, which, by the way,
conveys a very fair idea of what the in
strument really is. Once in operation it
will be possible for the Chicago speculator
10 deliver to the New York broker telau-
tographic order to buy or sell ], 200 or 10,
900 shares of railroad stock, an exact fac
simile of the order being reproduced in
that city at the same instant it is written
here. If the Chicago man happens to be
in New York and wants to send his wife
a check for money he simply writes it out
in that city, and the moment he is through
it is in his wife's hands here. The cleo
trio current, Of course, is an important
factor in the invention, but the chief feat
ure is the plate or instrument on which
the writing is done. No particular kind
Of pen or pencil has to be used; in fact, a
sharp pointed instrument of any kind, or
even q piece Of wood, will answer the pur-
pose The paper on which the writing is
done and the autograph reproduced does
not have TO be prepared, for in the first in
stance it is the pressure on the plate
which gives the impulse TO the machine,
while the reproduction is brought about
by a tracing point, which may be a
properly linked pen or even an ordinary
lead pencil attached TO n movable arm in
the receiving machine at the other end Of
the ine.-Chicago Tribune.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT. SEPTEMBER 49, 1887.


A gentleman of leisure stopped recently
near one Of the coffee and pie stands that
abound down town in the neighborhood of
large employing establishments with the
purpose of ascertaining what the boys and
girls ate and drank at their monday lunch.
So soon as the whistle blew for II O'Clock
he found the stands swarmed and more
coming. Many of the boys and girls came
kettle in hand, which was filed with
either coffee" or milk, and after light
purchase OF pie or cake the lunch was car
ried to the shop for consumption. The
milk is necessarily good, as IT wouldnt
pay the proprietor of the stand to have IL
otherwise, and have an inspector with his
lactometer to discover it. The coffee" is
not subject TO official suspicion, and there
fore is generally worthy Of doubt. The
pies, he fancied, must be good, as they are
supplied by great manufacturers who turn
them out by the thousands and can afford
TO put palatable works" Of varied in
gradients into them, as by buying fruits
and berries and sugar in big quantities
they get them very cheap. AS to the crust,
II isn't any too rich. The cakes were dry,
and what nourishment the girls that eat
them obtain from the peculiar food is
puzzle. One accomplished young lady,
who boasted of a thick bang, when ques-
toned on the subject, replied; "Oh, we
soaks 'e1n." A boy called for piece of
rhu5arb pie, and washed it down with a
glass of lemonade. He took his lunch
after the style Of other gentlemen-those
who patronize down town Delmonico's,
Nash & Crooks and the Astor house. He
ate from the counter and called for his
check. Possibly he tipped the waiter, too.
New York Times
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
Wouldn't Sell His Drunk SO Cheap.

Standing in the lobby of a hotel in Ban
gor not long ago l got into conversation
with gentleman who was representing
q medical apparatus with long Greek
name. 1t is not my intention to give the
arrangement for vapor baths q puff, but /
do want to describe a rather funny Incl
dent that followed our conversation. My
companion had just been describing to me
how his process would sober off in half an
hour a man on the verge of delirium
tremens, and how many men never
thought of going home to their families
without having recourse TO his machine.
While we were talking q man, evidently
very much under the influence Of too po-
tent libations, came in, and, leaning over
the counter, began a rather thick CONVEX
sation with the clerk. We sauntered over,
and soon were on the best Of terms with
the devotec Of Bacchus. After a while
the man said he wished he could taper Off
and 60 home. Here was an opportunity,
and the machine above referred to was
explained to him. Five minutes later he
had staggered up stairs, and stood ready
TO be cured. His coat was already off,
when q drunken idea seized him. "Shay,
what er tn cost Of bath?" he asked.
''Two dollars" was the reply "Wen,
HE, this drunk's cost t'enty dollars, and
no feller's goin' to get it for two dollars.
I'll keep it first" And he did.-Lewis-
ton Journal
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
A Real New York ar,stocrat

Is man who made brisk canvass as a
politician, served we'll as minister to Italy,
models admirably in clay, has written a
good book, is now writing play, manages
an estate of $500, 600, 900 skillfully, and is
the virtual head of what undoubtedly
ranks as the first family in America. He
is clever, brilliant, well born, and has had
every advantange that boundless wealth
could buy. He can box like professional,
has broad shoulders, and apparently never
thinks of his attire. His father calls him
Bill" On every coach that day there
we're prim, tightly clad, supercilious and
overdressed young men, sitting erect and
staring with affected indifference at the
vulgar herd that surged below them. IN
doubtedly they felt like aristocrats, or
tried to, but they looked like a lot if tail
ors' clerks. The only man among them
who was absolutely indifferent to his sur
roundings and his position was William
Waldorf Astor.-New York Cor. Argo-
naut
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
The Circus Wild West.

About two weeks ago Dakota farmer
was approached by stranger, who said:
'What will you take for that little
short horned yearling out there in the
yardr'
"'Bout SIS"
SIS he geptle?''
Eyes"
''Never kicks?"
mo"
mo danger OF butting q fellow over
with his headg'
''Not a bit; my children play with him
whenever they take notion"
''Well, guess I'll take him. I'm agent
for Hollerwell s. Showpoor's Anti-Euro-
pean Circus, and we need another buffalo
Tor our "Wild West" department. BY
the time we put hump on his shoulders
and paint his horns black you wouldn't
know your calf. l hope he'll stay gentle,
though; the last one we had hooked three
of our cowboys off their horses, disabled
two Buffalo Bills and drove Texas Jack,
the western terror, up the center pole.
He acted so we had TO tie him up with the
elephants, give him q coat Of red paint
and call him the terrible man eating jog
glewock, captured in Central Africa at
great expense and loss of life. Do you
suppose the calf will drink milk?-the
sacred COW gives a little more than the
zebra will take Dakota Bell.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
STEPHENSON
SEMINARY

Charlestown, Jefferson Co, w. Va.
nESIGNED TO meet all the require
~ mentS of a thorough education. The
next Session will begin
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1887.
For Catalogues, containing terms,
course of study, DC, apply 10 Principal,
Rev. {. y. CAMPBELL.
augl2,' 81.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-16
Look Here !!
CASH OR PhODUCE'
is WHAT WE WANT.
NEVER THIRTY DAYS.
OUR MOTTO-"Q uick Short Profits and
the Cash Always"
For Fall Trade.

Light Brown Sugar, cents; fine
Syrup, 50 cts; Rice, s cts; Prunes, 81
cts. Raisins, 10 cts; Lemons, - to 80
cts. per doZ.; Tea, 80 cts. per h.; Tobac-
co, 55 cts. per Id. All these articles and
many others guarantee pure, and to
give satisfaction.
Arbuckle, LeUering, and Enterprise
COFFEE alta reduced price. Bacon a
speciality. >Retined Lard in large or
small quantity.
ENTRACTS.-We keep the Stonebra-
ker preparations, which are too well
known To need any recommendation
His Hog Powders does not cure the hog
cholera, but we will refund the money if
it does not keep the disease of.
FLOUR.-We handle Eable's, Rem
ner's, Milling Co.'s, Wcirick's, Swans
and Lunceford's.
MEAL.-We handle Sifted Meal from
Kable, Swan, Lunceford, Milling Co..
Feagans and Rcnner.
FRESH MEAT.-Wc keep full line
of Meats, such as Beef, Lamb, Mutton
and Veal.
CASH FOR PRODUCE.
Cash paid for Eggs, Fowls, Sheep,
Lambs, Calves, Beeves, Lamb Skins,
Sheep Pelts, Beef Hides and Calf Skins.
WALL 4 DORSEY.
june2l,'S7.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
About Birds.

The people of this country spend an- rlually over $2, 900, 900 for singing birds, writes New York correspondent. All the warbling in Italian and German from behind the footlights does not equal in, cost, therefore, the twittering of the fcathered pets in guided cages. Nearly 800, GOO birds arc imported into this country every year. Two large houses on Park row handle the majority of them, and in talk with one of tho members of firm I was told that the finest birds we get are the canaries from the Hartz Mountains in Germany. "The genuine birds, he said, ''sell for from % to $25 apiece, according to their singing ability. I suppose there are 400, 900 canaries imported each year at least. Then come finches, linnets, love birds and parrots. The rafest bird we have had yet is the king parrot. It is per feet rainbow in colors. We have only had two this year." This house sends birds all over the country and into Can ada, besides exporting them. Virginia mocking birds and red birds are very popular in some parts of Europe and bring fancy prices. People do not all ways buy birds for their singing quail ties. Some prefer those of beautiful plumage rather than of sweet voice. Deaf mutcs always purchase the former for instance
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Indian Ideas About Religion.

Some of the Indians of Mexico have queer ideas about religion. A correspon- dent of the Boston Herald tells how a parish priest was puzzled not long ago by query put to him by Indian parishioners bringing wooden crosses to be blessed, they invariably asking him to bless ''the heart of the cross." That phrase, "thc heart of the cross," surprised him, and finally he contrived to get hold of one of the crosses brought to him for blessing, and found in the interior hollow, in which was small owl, the sacred bird, the tecolotc of the Aztecs. Then he knew why the Indians had been so anxious that the heart of the cross should receive the blessing It is sort of ''good Lord, good devil'' religion the Indians have. They wish to be on the right side of the Christian Deity, and, at the same time, ''to keep solid," as the phrase is, with their ancient diyinitics
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
The Pelican Fish.

The Investigations which have been made by dredging into the fauna of the waters of the deep seas in various parts of the world has resulted in the discovery of most eccentric forms of animal life, more especially among the fishes; but none ex
 cecd in their departure from the ordinary type the pelican fish, which was dredged up from atdepth of a mile and half off the coast of Morocco, not far from the Canary Islands. This fish, which differs widely from every previously known type
 presents most extraordinary develop -aieat of the mouth The jaws are ex- tremely large, and the floor of the lower jaw is formed of very extensible skin, which, when filled with food, constitutes a sort of pouch like that of the pelican it is probable that the first stages of the digestion of food may be carried on in this cavity, as the stomach is very small. The fins are hardly less remarkable than the jaws. AS pSSNoIoA ilo ulO NSi whilst the dorsal and the ventral are each constituted by a range of free dc tached spines. Unlike many of the in habitants of the extreme depths of the sea, which are so frequently blind, the pelican fish has two eyes placed in front of the pectoral fins. The hattencd form of the body, tapering to a point at the end, makes it certain that the fish must swim by the waving of the elongated tail from side to side; but its movements must be very restricted. It is probable that, like our angler fish, it lies on the soft mud which constitutes the bed of the ocean, with the mouth open ready to engulf as food any animal that moves across the opening.-[St James Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Harvesting Flies.

Purser Frank Scoville, of the steamer Drew, surprised 'the boys" the other day when they saw him carrying under his arms cylindrical shaped fly traps well filled with flies. To the inquiries he re- piled: 'Tm harvesting for the winter. I dry these flies, and when the cold weather is here feed them to my mocking birds. They make very nice relish for them. During the summer gather about bushel of flies in these traps, and these last all winter. Before giving them to the birds l soak the flies little, and that freshens them up. That is good receipt" and the genial purser skipped on to the big boat to empty the traps. of their contents and return them to some place to be retilled. -- Albany Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
What DrOwns Good Swimmers.

I would not be at all astonished if numerous cases of drowning, in which the victim is good swimmer, were due to rush of blood to the brain, producing insensibility. The common explanation is that the strong swimmer, who is seen to sink suddenly, was taken with a cramp. But from my experience am led to think that it is not cramp, but sort of apoplexy that strikes men in such cases and renders them completely help less. If it was merely a cramp of leg or arm do not believe that strong men would sink suddenly and almost without struggle as we see that they do in so many cases. Every one who reads the papers will recall numerous instances at the seashore and at every bathing resort where these mysterious drownings take place. never knew any one to try to account for them except by the cramp theory. The medical men ought to study the matter and sec if there is not some ground for the belief that apoplexy, pro- duced by pressure of blood on the brain, is not moro likely to be the cause of death in the water than drowning in consequence of cramp.-[ Rochester Post Eyprncc
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Imperial Tips.

The most magnificent visitor ever known in the annals of the English court was the Emperor Nicholas, who, when he was here in 1S44, left e2,0OO to be distributed among the servants at Wind sor castle, while the housekeeper there was given parure of diamonds worth e1 1000. The six lords who were in wait ing during his visit each received a splendid gold snuff-box, with the en- peror's portrait set in diamonds; each equerry and the waiting got a similar snuff-box with his imperial majesty's cipher in diamonds; a bushel of rings, watches and brooches were dis tributed among minor functionaries, e2, 800 was given in charity, and $500 for the cup at Ascot, which was contin- ued annually for ten years.-[London World
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
HUMOROUS.

Popular summer resorts: Ice cream and cold drinks.
 It cannot be truthfully said that the fraudulent coffee dealer doesn't know beans.
 stIierc is another lock-out," said the l barber as he examined the elderly gentle l mans head N The victim in the dentists chair isn't quite sure whether he's in favor of the long haul or short haul
 Why would blacksmith not be likely to make a successful business man?-Bc- cause he always has so many irons in the | fire.
 If you wish to fattcn a young baby what should you do with it9 Throw it out of the window, and it will como down plump.
 'If women are really angels" writes \ an old bachelor, 'FWhy don't they fly over the fence instead of making such fearfully awkward job of climbingW I l "Music," wrote Carlyle, ''is a kind of, inarticulate, unfathomable speech" 1t must be that he had just heard highSs priced soprano singer in phenomenal church choir. | A New Hampshire farmer on being asked to address class of Sunday school children said: My dear child rcn, religion is a very good thing; re- ligion is an excellent thing-it's-it better than the best mince-pie l ever ate"
 ''How does it happen that there are so many old maids among the school teachers?" asked a reporter of Q teacher the other day. Because school teach. CTS arc, as a rule, women of sense; and no woman will give up a $60 position for *10 man," was the reply.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Killing His First Man.

The killing of brothcr-man, even in battle, is painful thing to remember. A soldier of the late war thus wildly describes his first such experience:
 My first man saw but twenty sec onds, but I shall remember him forever. l was standing by my gun, when Con- federate infantry soldier rushed up, and made a lunge with his bayonet at one of the horses. whipped out my revolver and took him through the breast. He tossed up his arms, gave me the strangest look in the world, and fell forward upon his face. He had blue eyes, brown, curling hair, dark mustache, and a handsome face. l thought, the instant 1 fired, that should have loved that man if I had known him. I tell you what, this war is terrible business. ]"
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
A Cure for Alcoholism.

I was one of those unfortunates given to strong drink. It reduced me to deg radiation. vowed and strove long and hard, but I seldom held victory over liquor long. I hated drunkenness, but still drank. When Ileft it off felt a horrid want of something must have or go distracted. I could neither cat, work or sleep. l entered rcformatory and prayed for strength; still I must drink. I lived so for over twenty years; in that time I never abstained over three months hand-running. At length I was sent to the house of correction as vagrant. If my family had been provided for I would have preferred to remain there, out of liquor and temptation. Explaining my affliction to fellow prisoner, man of much education and experience, he advised me to make vinegar of ground quassia, a half ounce steeped in a pint of vinegar, and to put about a small teaspoonful of it in little water, and drink it down every time the liquor thirst came upon me violently. I found it satisfied the cravings, and suffused feel ing of stimulation and strength. When I was discharged I continued this cure, and persevered till the thirst was con- quercd. For two years have not tasted liquor, and have no desire it. Lately, to try my strength, l have handled and smelt whiskey, but have no temptation to take it. I give this for tho consider ation of the unfortunate, several of whom l know have recovered by the samo means which I no longer require to use. - Connecticut Home.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Ierely nominal.

Mir Nash, the secretary of the New York Board of pilots, is of the opinion that if the engines of big ocean steam CT, running 19 knots an hour, were stopped and reversed, she would not be gin to gather sternway in less than two miles and she might go as far as three. The captain of big tramp steamer has stated that he made the experiment once and, reversing the engines when his yes sel was going twelve knots an hour, did not succeed in stopping until he had covered four knots. It is asserted on equally experienced authority that one of these large boats going at full speed cannot be made to change her course by several degrees in less than two miles.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
A WOeful History.

Two friends arc walking along the street One of them, pointing to a house, says:
 "There's beautiful place, but it's enough to make man sad to look at it.'
 "Why SOP"
 ''On account of its history; for, dc spite its calm and serene surroundings, it was built upon the groans, tears, wailings and blood of widows, orphans, old men and struggling women."
 ''You don't say so. Was it built by a railroad monopolist9"
 "Oh, no; by dentist. "- [Arkansaw Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

A Fight for q Flag.

How bravely the Southerners defend ed their flags appears from Sergt. Mil ler's experience at Gettysburg. Miller belonged to Company G, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He had already sent several prisoners to the rear when he saw, short distance away, sonc- thing tempting; it was a Confede ate flag in the centre of three or four ''pine knots" At that moment a shell cx- ploded just over their heads. A piece struck the color-bearer and brought him to his knees. The colors were not suf- fered to touch the ground. A young officer sprang forward and grasped the staff. This man was already wounded. Covered with dust, the blood trickling from a gash on his forehead, without a hat, his eyes blazing, holding his torn but precious standard aloft in one hand while he guarded it with his bare rapicr in the other, he seemed the living impersonation of valor. But he was almost alone, his revolver empty and his line of retreat nearly cut off. He backed slowly towards a gap in the fence near which he stood. Once on the other side of it he might reach his own lines in safety But the foeman was upon him. The Ohio soldier confronted the brave Confederate and bade him surrender. Nine out of ten men would have done so. But No! Holding the flag behind him, the officer parried with great dexterity the thrusts made by the sergeant, who was loath to shoot this gallant youth. But there was no time to lose; if he wanted the flag he must act promptly. "Sur- render, or I'll shoot p he cried. In re- sponse the point of the slender blade pierced his wrist Miller had to shoot. The Southern hero fell backward upon his banner. So tight was his grasp on the staff that Miller had to tear off the l flag New York World.